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Juncker, Schulz... #STOPCañete!

The pressure is working! The vote on Cañete's nomination was postponed last week. Now the decision to stop this crazy appointment rests with the President-Elect of the Commission, Mr. Juncker, and the leaders of the three biggest European political groups. Use the tools below to flood them with messages to show how this appointment will damage their credibility before the new Commission even starts work! The decision is expected in 24 hours.

Here are some talking points that you can use-- but remember, the more personal the better:
  • As a concerned EU citizen, I urge you to reject the appointment of Miguel Arias Cañete as the next Energy and Climate Change Commissioner.
  • MEPs and EU citizens are not satisfied with his nomination due to his conflict of interests in the oil industry, and his pro-dirty energy track record as Spain's environment minister.
  • I urge you to ensure there is a full investigation into his financial disclosure, specifically about his and his family's possible links to companies in tax havens.
  • Appointing Cañete to this key role threatens the EU’s credibility on climate and calls into question your leadership on this crucial issue -- he is the wrong man for the job.
  • Instead, you should give the job to a strong and independent climate champion.
You can also click here to use a new tool to tweet undecided MEPs who are meeting to discuss the Cañete issue right now.
JC Juncker, President-elect - European Commission
As President-Elect of the new EU Commission team, Mr Juncker is the key decision maker who will decide Mr. Cañete’s fate. Let’s ask him to do the right thing and find a new appointee.



Martin Schulz, President of the EU Parliament
Martin Schulz is the president of the European Parliament and has been head of the Social Democratic Party for several years. He can be decisive in stopping Mr. Cañete from becoming Climate Commissioner - let's make sure he knows that we want him to!





Guy Verhofstadt, Belgium - Liberal Democrats
Guy Verhofstadt is the chairman of the European Liberal Democrats -- the position of his party is also key to ensure Mr Cañete doesn't become our next Climate Commissioner. Let's ask him to speak up on our behalf!



Gianni Pittella, Italy - Social Democratic Party
Gianni Pitella is acting president of the Social Democrats in the European Parliament and an influential figure in the group. Let’s ask him to make sure our voice is heard: